Tuesday, June 30
India's Test match against England at Headingley in July 2025 has shattered streaming records on JioHotstar, attracting 89.1 million viewers. The match, which marks the beginning of India's five-match Test series under Shubman Gill, accumulated 13.7 billion minutes of watch time.
The Supreme Court declined to hear Lalit Modi's plea seeking BCCI to cover the Rs 10 crore fine imposed for FEMA violations during the 2009 IPL season in South Africa. Modi argued that BCCI indemnified other officials like Srinivasan and Pandove but not him.
In stunning upsets at the FIFA Club World Cup, defending champions Manchester City were ousted by Al Hilal 4-3 in extra time. Inter Milan also suffered an early exit, losing 2-0 to Fluminense. Al Hilal's victory, fuelled by Marcos Leonardo's goals, sets up a quarter-final clash with Fluminense.
On the eve of the second Test at Edgbaston, India Test captain Shubman Gill hinted at a tactical shift, prioritising containment through a second spinner while hunting for balance between batting depth and desire to pick 20 wickets. With Jasprit Bumrah’s participation uncertain, the Kuldeep Yadav vs Washington Sundar debate reflects India’s challenge of balancing wicket-taking intent with run control. The team’s final selection may reveal the mindset of Gill-Gambhir's leadership duo.
India face England in the second Test at Edgbaston. Mohammad Kaif questions Kuldeep Yadav's continued exclusion. Team management is under pressure after the Leeds loss. They must decide between Sundar and Yadav for spin options. Bumrah may sit out due to workload. Thakur might be replaced by Reddy. Akash Deep could partner with Siraj.
Ahead of the crucial second Test, Indian captain Shubman Gill, coach Gautam Gambhir, and selector Ajit Agarkar intensely discussed team selection. They inspected the Edgbaston pitch, considering its impact on the playing XI. India contemplates changes, potentially resting Jasprit Bumrah. Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate hinted at including two spinners.
Anish Giri criticized Ian Nepomniachtchi and Hikaru Nakamura over their protest at the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Teams event, questioning their sense of entitlement after arriving late and replaying games. Nepo and Nakamura fired back with sarcastic remarks, while Giri insisted he only reacts strongly to perceived injustice.
Wimbledon witnessed scorching temperatures and thrilling upsets as defending champion Carlos Alcaraz battled to a five-set victory. Numerous seeds fell, including Daniil Medvedev, while British players achieved a historic presence in the tournament. Taylor Fritz's match was controversially halted due to the 11 pm curfew, leaving him frustrated after a remarkable comeback.
Ahead of the second Test against England in Birmingham, the Indian cricket team faced a security alert upon returning to their hotel after an optional practice session at Edgbaston Cricket Ground. The security unit instructed the team to stay indoors briefly, but normalcy was soon restored, allowing them to resume their activities.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi's steady 45 wasn't enough as India narrowly lost to England by one wicket in a thrilling second Youth ODI at Hove, levelling the series 1-1. Despite useful contributions from Vihaan Malhotra, Rahul Kumar, and others, England's Thomas Rew's explosive 131 shifted the momentum. Sebastian Morgan's late boundary secured the win for England in a nail-biting finish.
